What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cefn Golau?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cefn Golau is to train which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cefn Golau?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cefn Golau is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cefn Golau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cefn Golau. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Harvards Row via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cefn Golau?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Pontlottyn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cefn Golau?

The distance between Cardiff and Cefn Golau is 23 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Cefn Golau without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cefn Golau without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £2 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cefn Golau?

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontlottyn takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cefn Golau bus from?

Cardiff to Cefn Golau bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cefn Golau train from?

Cardiff to Cefn Golau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cefn Golau?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cefn Golau is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cefn Golau bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cefn Golau bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Cardiff to Cefn Golau train arrive?

Cardiff to Cefn Golau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontlottyn station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cefn Golau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cefn Golau is 25 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Cardiff to Cefn Golau.

Where can I stay near Cefn Golau?

There are 811+ hotels available in Cefn Golau.

Cardiff to Cefn Golau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 53 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Cefn Golau by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to PontlottynBridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 21m
£2–6
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11 to Harvards Row53 / ...
2h 37m
£10–16
Drive 25.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cefn Golau25.2 mi
44 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Cefn Golau25.2 mi
44 min
£55–70

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Distance: 22.9 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cefn Golau, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontlottyn hourly. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Cefn Golau via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11, and Harvards Row in around 2h 37m.

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